Boulder Reporting Lab

11/15/2024

The controversial project proposes drilling 26 horizontal wells using fracking beneath Erie, with wellbores extending into Boulder County.

Final approval now rests with the state energy commission, with deliberations set to resume Friday, Nov. 15, at 9 a.m., available via livestream.

The controversial project would bring fracking beneath the Town of Erie and Boulder County.

11/15/2024

Voter turnout across Boulder County varied widely, with Democratic baby boomers leading the pack, according to county data.

Boulder County Clerk and Recorder / Boulder County Elections

Voter turnout across Boulder County varied widely, with Democratic baby boomers leading the pack, according to county data.

11/14/2024

“I have watched kids on social media during class, I’ve watched them play games on their cellphones during class, and when I walk down the hall at Fairview, I see everybody on their cellphone — I don’t see them talking to their neighbor."
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11/14/2024

If you work within the boundaries of BVSD but don’t live in the district, your child will, for the first time, receive a somewhat higher priority in the open enrollment process, which closes on Jan. 8, 2025.

If you work within BVSD but don’t live in the district, your child will now receive a higher priority in the enrollment process.

11/13/2024

School enrollment is falling across the district and the state. In attempt to address this, BVSD has changed open enrollment policies to attract students whose parents work within the boundaries of BVSD but don’t live in the district.

If you work within BVSD but don’t live in the district, your child will now receive a higher priority in the enrollment process.

11/13/2024

BVSD will be catching up to many districts nationwide that are enforcing strict cell phone bans in light of new research, but some question the actual impact and are worried about implementation.

Boulder Valley School District joins districts nationwide enforcing strict bans, though some question the impact and implementation.

11/12/2024

The Boulder City Council last week approved a concept plan for a five-story mixed-use apartment building at 1840 and 1844 Folsom Street, effectively preventing delays for the project.

The approval enables developers to move forward without further council review, despite opposition from nearby residents.

11/12/2024

The Boulder City Council unanimously approved an annexation agreement last week with Fulton Hill Properties, the developer of a proposed housing project at 2801 Jay Road. Under the terms, 30% of the housing units will be for sale and deed-restricted to remain affordable for middle-income buyers.

The agreement marks a rare instance in which Boulder is mandating for-sale affordable housing rather than accepting cash contributions.

11/12/2024

Boulder sued the FAA for clarity on whether it can close its airport, but the FAA is pushing back. In a new motion, the agency argues that decades-old federal grants require the airport to remain open indefinitely.

Boulder sued the FAA for clarity on whether it can close its airport, but the FAA is pushing back in a new legal motion.

11/09/2024

“If I don’t feel safe, I just walk until I see the sun.": Sunshine, 58, was denied entry to the shelter three times this week. She’s having trouble finding a home because she doesn’t have a phone or ID.

Demand for shelter beds has exceeded capacity, even after an increase to 180 beds from 160 earlier this year.

11/09/2024

Immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ and climate action groups brace for challenges under Trump but see support in state laws.

Immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ and climate action groups in Boulder are concerned about the future under Trump, but some say state laws could help.

11/08/2024

The Boulder City Council approved a $15.57 minimum wage on Thursday. The final vote followed a lengthy October hearing in which workers urged the council to adopt a higher minimum wage, more closely aligned with Denver’s. That proposal was narrowly voted down.

Minimum wage has been one of the most contentious debates for the current council as members juggle cost of living with small businesses' needs.

11/08/2024

The city ballot measure to increase pay for members of the Boulder City Council is set to pass, with support growing as additional votes are counted. It proposes tying council members’ salaries to 40% of the area median income (AMI) and the mayor’s salary to 50% of AMI.

Ballot Question 2E, granting council more control over term lengths and eligibility for certain board members, appears headed for defeat.

11/08/2024

Immigrant rights, LGBTQ+, and climate action groups brace for challenges under Trump but see support in state laws.

Immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ and climate action groups in Boulder are concerned about the future under Trump, but some say state laws could help.

11/08/2024

Demand for shelter beds has exceeded capacity, even after an increase to 180 beds from 160 earlier this year.

11/06/2024

Here’s what you need to know about Boulder’s election results: Big wins for Democratic women locally, city council reforms passed, and major statewide decisions on abortion, same-sex marriage and ranked-choice voting.

High turnout, though not record-breaking, is shaping this year’s election in Boulder County.

11/06/2024

Track Boulder’s key 2024 election results through updated charts on local races and ballot measures.

11/06/2024

Follow live results for all Colorado state House and state Senate races as results come in.

Follow live results for all Colorado state House and state Senate races.